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Luxury Family Loft
Max 3 Guests
1 King, 1 Single
from R5,000
/ for 2 guests
WiFI
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Bar Fridge
Aircon 
Cleaning ServicesStandard Family Room
Max 4 Guests
1 King, 2 Single
from R7,000
/ for 2 guests
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Swimming Pool
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Max 2 Guests
1 King
from R7,000
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Reviews
Mbali
Stayed at: Gweda Lodge
Gorgeous and comfortable
The lodge is as in the pictures, gorgeous and comfortable. All amenities were great.
Gugulethu
Stayed at: Gweda Lodge
Exceptional service
Everything was exceptional. Chef Donald was a great chef and host! The game drive was the cherry on top!
Mbali
Stayed at: Gweda Lodge
Gorgeous and comfortable
The lodge is as in the pictures, gorgeous and comfortable. All amenities were great.
Gugulethu
Stayed at: Gweda Lodge
Exceptional service
Everything was exceptional. Chef Donald was a great chef and host! The game drive was the cherry on top!
Accommodation Description
Gweda Lodge is a luxurious, full-board lodge situated within the renowned Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Designed to accommodate up to 16 guests, the lodge features five air-conditioned, en-suite bedrooms. Four of these are located on the ground floor, each with king-size beds and additional child-only beds, while the fifth is a spacious loft suite with four single beds, its own bathroom, and a private balcony with beautiful bushveld views.
The open-plan living area boasts a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a solid wood table, and a comfortable lounge with leather couches and a fireplace. Entertainment options include a pool table, air hockey, and table tennis. Large sliding doors open onto an expansive wooden deck featuring a private swimming pool, sun loungers, and a boma area with a braai and pizza oven, perfect for dining under the stars. The full-board rate includes the convenience of a private chef available to prepare meals upon request. Daily housekeeping ensures a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Setting Description
Located in the heart of the Waterberg region, Gweda Lodge offers an immersive bushveld experience within the Big Five Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. The lodge is surrounded by rolling hills, natural streams, and diverse wildlife, enabling guests to observe animals such as elephants, lions, and giraffes in their natural habitat.
The reserve offers a range of diverse activities, including guided game drives, birdwatching, mountain biking, hiking, and spa treatments. Guests can also enjoy facilities like tennis courts, squash, putt-putt, and a bush pub. The tranquil setting, combined with the lodge's luxurious amenities, makes Gweda Lodge an ideal destination for families, groups, or anyone seeking a serene escape into the bush.
What We Love
- -Accommodates up to 16 guests, ideal for families and groups
- -Private swimming pool and deck with stunning bushveld views
- -Fully equipped kitchen with the option of a private chef
- -Entertainment facilities including pool table, air hockey, and table tennis
- -Access to a variety of activities within Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
Activities
Guided game drives
self-drive safaris
Mountain biking
Hiking Trails
Spa treatments
Located a mere 2-hour drive from Johannesburg and just 28 kilometres west of Bela Bela, Limpopo, this hidden gem awaits, nestled among the captivating mountains of the Waterberg region. Mabalingwe greets you with the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets among the mountains of the famous Waterberg District. With its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and stunning natural scenery, you will be captured by the spirit of Africa.
From the thrill of encountering the majestic elephants on guided game drives to the tranquillity of exploring the area's diverse birdlife, every moment spent here is a step closer to the rhythms of the wild.
Find yourself surrounded by abundant birdlife and the calls of the wild as you light your campfire amidst the glow of the setting sun. There are fun outdoor activities for the whole family, including putt-putt, a hot and cold swimming pool with slides, a jungle gym, a padel court, a soccer court, and a volleyball court.
* Game Drives
* Horseback Safaris
* Predator Tours
* Big Five viewing
* Golf courses
Secured parking
Free parking
Outdoor Pool
Spa
BBQ / picnic area
Wi-Fi
Wifi Yes, on entire property
Location
Section 15 Boekenhoutplaat 701, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela, Bela, 0480
How to get there
From O.R. Tambo International Airport:
1. Head southeast on DropOff Zone Rd toward Pick Up Zone Rd for 9 m.
2. Use the left lane to keep left for 400 m.
3. Continue onto O.R. Tambo Airport Rd for 71 m.
4. Keep left to stay on O.R. Tambo Airport Rd for 290 m.
5. Continue straight onto To Freight Complex for 1.6 km.
6. Continue onto Voortrekker Rd for 650 m.
7. Turn right following signs for R21/Pretoria and continue for 550 m.
8. Merge onto R21 and drive for 32.9 km.
9. Use the second lane from the left to take exit 134 for N1 North toward Polokwane (Toll road) for 1.7 km.
10. Merge onto N1 and continue for 88.8 km.
11. Take exit 224 toward R576/Bela Bela/R516/R101/Settlers/Codrington for 500 m.
12. Turn left and drive for 2.5 km.
13. Turn right onto R101 and continue for 17.9 km.
14. Slight left toward Potgieter Rd for 53 m.
15. Slight left onto Potgieter Rd for 100 m.
16. Turn right onto Ritchie Rd for 220 m.
17. Turn left onto Voortrekker Rd for 52 m.
18. Use the middle lane to stay on Voortrekker Rd for 750 m.
19. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Rooiberg Rd for 230 m.
20. Continue onto R516 for 26.5 km.
21. Turn right and drive for 1.1 km.
22. Turn left and continue for 120 m.
23. Turn right and proceed for 54 m.
24. Slight right and continue for 1.1 km.
25. Turn left and drive for 750 m.
26. Slight left and continue for 200 m.
27. Continue straight for 900 m.
28. Continue straight again for 190 m.
29. Turn right and drive for 300 m.
30. Turn left and continue for 1.0 km.
31. Keep left for 1.7 km.
32. Turn right and continue for 550 m. The destination, Gweda Lodge, Section 15 Boekenhoutplaat 701, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, BelaBela, will be on the left.
Frequently asked questions
* Full payment required before check-in.
Yes
No pets allowed
14:00 - 10:00
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the lodge.
Yes, the full-board rates includes meals prepared by a private chef.
Guided game drives can be arranged at an additional cost. Alternatively, guests may self-drive.
